The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
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Kevin Spacey was seen in Oxford ahead of a contentious lecture at The Oxford Union. The actor faces a 2026 civil trial over sex assault claims, which he denies. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Kevin Spacey will face a three-week High Court civil trial in 2026 over sex assault claims from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Follow for the latest developments.
New government data reveals a sharp fall in net migration to 204,000, while the number of asylum seekers in hotels rises by 13%. Discover the key figures and what they mean.
UK asylum claims hit a record 110,051 in the year to September 2025, while the decision backlog fell by over a third. Discover the government's new reforms and system pressures.
A landmark US Supreme Court case could strip the US Postal Service of its legal immunity for lost mail, potentially opening the floodgates to lawsuits. Discover the implications.
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
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Melbourne couple scores legal victory after trash company dumped 26 mattresses over bad review. Their £160k legal nightmare highlights risks for ordinary consumers.
OpenAI confronts unprecedented legal battles as claimants allege ChatGPT caused severe mental health crises, destroyed careers, and spread dangerous misinformation in landmark cases.
Two South Carolina attorneys face potential suspension after the state Supreme Court heard arguments about their involvement in a controversial 2020 election lawsuit deemed 'factually baseless' by disciplinary officials.
Defence giant BAE Systems confronts legal action as local residents take pollution concerns from its Lancashire aircraft factory to the High Court.
Independent business owner Kelly Gibson faces multinational corporation L'Oréal at intellectual property tribunal over trademark dispute that could set precedent for small UK businesses.
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Exclusive: DWP issues urgent warning as Universal Credit claimants risk legal action and benefit cuts for common application errors - here's how to protect your payments.
Tiphaine Auzière, daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, gives emotional testimony in Paris court against cyberbullies spreading false claims about her mother's gender identity in groundbreaking harassment case.
Explosive court testimony reveals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price allegedly showed disregard for factual accuracy when making controversial public statements, as a landmark defamation case unfolds.
A family-run potato business faces David vs Goliath battle after SpudBros allegedly threatened legal action over similar branding in what's being called corporate bullying of small UK enterprises.
Discover the little-known banking regulation that allows UK consumers to claim hundreds of pounds in compensation for unfair charges and poor service from their banks.
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
Legal team for alleged Trump assassin Luigi Mangione blasts former president's 'dangerous' Antifa connection claims while abandoning bid to dismiss charges in dramatic court twist
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton reveals how her father's sudden deafness inspired Channel 5's heartwarming series 'Creatures Great and Small' and her ongoing advocacy for the deaf community.
Loyal viewers of the beloved BBC series are up in arms over controversial format changes, with many threatening to abandon the show after recent episodes left them disappointed and frustrated.
A controversial government policy to block asylum claims from small boat migrants has been declared unlawful in a dramatic High Court challenge that deals a major blow to the UK's immigration strategy.
New York businessman Luigi Mangione reveals under oath his role in arranging controversial Trump Tower meeting where election fraud conspiracy theories were presented to former president.